I just got the following off the RAC Blog. (http://blog.rac.ca )
So as of 1916 hrs EDST here is the latest in the ongoing saga…
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RAC Bulletin 2012-050-1E – Re-in statement of Volunteer Examiner Qualifications
2012-08-29
Industry Canada has advised the Radio Amateurs of Canada that the Volunteer Examiner Qualifications of VA3MPM have been re-instated. Mr. Myers was the subject of a previous bulletin announcing his qualifications had been revoked.
The information regarding the revocation of the qualifications was provided to RAC by Alan McLean, a Spectrum Management Officer with the Amateur Radio Service Centre of Industry Canada.
Mr. McLean now indicates that he spoke in error yesterday regarding Mr. Myers. Mr. McLean now indicates that the qualifications were suspended but then were re-instated a couple of weeks ago. It appears that Mr. McLean relied on a database of examiners which incorrectly showed the qualifications as suspended. Mr. McLean further indicates that a task has been assigned inside of Industry Canada to update the database to show the qualifications are no longer suspended.
Understandably, Mr. McLean does not wish to further discuss the matter publicly at this time.
The Radio Amateurs of Canada shares the concerns of Mr. Myers that incorrect information regarding his work as a volunteer examiner was provided by Industry Canada to not only the Radio Amateurs of Canada but also to several members of the public.
Bill Gade, VE4WO
Regulatory Affairs
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Vernon Ikeda – VE2MBS/VE2QQ
Pointe-Claire, Québec
RAC Blog Editor/RAC E-News/Web News Bulletin Editor
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Although I did not post the earlier Bulletin I feel its the right thing to do by posting the retraction issued by RAC.
73bob
Tags: amateur radio, Industry Canada, Radio Amateurs of Canada
August 29, 2012 at 11:36 pm |
If it’s not one thing, it’s another.
August 30, 2012 at 1:47 am |
Thanks Bob for posting this update. I have noted that some places on the net are still reporting the earlier bulletin stating the designated examiner rights had been suspended. I think it’s important to share this updated bulletin which sets the record straight.
August 30, 2012 at 6:33 pm |
In order to restore faith in the system it is incumbent upon RAC to give clear and full disclosure of the events which lead up to publishing of their email notice.
RAC has done grievous harm to the Examiner and to the System under which all Volunteer Examiners are authorized.
I for one doubt that RAC will provide that disclosure.
73
Hart
VA3OU
August 30, 2012 at 6:58 pm |
hi Hart…
Thanks for the visit (and your first comments) to the blog. Hope all is going well for you… its been a while…
73bob
August 31, 2012 at 4:38 am
Hi Bob
All is well here after a long summer taking care of my xyl following some serious spinal surgery.
We are leaving the tunnel and getting back into the light.
Thanks for the welcome and the opportunity to pitch in my 2 cents.
I have enjoyed visiting your site for awhile.
This just happened to be a unique topic that stirred me up enough‚ to comment on it.
Regards
73 Hart
August 31, 2012 at 1:00 am |
Why is it RAC’s fault when it’s Industry Canada that made the original error?
August 31, 2012 at 4:26 am |
Hi “Joe Ham”
Your point is valid (just my opinion).
I don’t see it as matter of fault.
I see it more as a matter of collaboration.
RAC & IC have a long history of being very close with each other.
I think IC sees RAC as a “voice” that can reach Amateurs in a more direct way than they can.
In this situation I personally hold them both at fault for creating this situation and promulgating it.
Then RAC was given the task of “walking point”.
Point man usually takes the first bullet.
73 Hart
VA3OU
August 31, 2012 at 10:59 am
A very interesting thought…. Something to think about
73bob